Machinists Salary in Northwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,890 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.51
10th percentile $40,330
90th percentile $83,370
Employed locally 410
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,330
    25th
    $40,330
    50th (median)
    $48,890
    75th
    $61,730
    90th
    $83,370

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Related occupations in Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,910
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,870
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,460
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $43,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Northwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Northwest Alabama is $23.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.07 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Alabama above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Northwest Alabama is 12.9% below the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machinists in Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $40,330 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,330.